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Dr. Francine G. McNairy
President of the University
After having served as provost and vice president for academic affairs for nine years, Dr. McNairy assumed the presidency on July 1, 2003.  Her office is on the second floor of Biemesderfer Center , and she resides on campus, where her home sits adjacent to the campus lake.  A Pennsylvania native, she is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh .  The president is committed to a student-centered, learning and living environment.  Throughout her professional career, she has been committed to strong and progressive academic programs.  She attends a variety of academic, student-sponsored and athletic events on campus and is active in the Lancaster area community in various advisory capacities.

Dr. Vilas A. Prabhu
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Provost is the University's chief academic officer, reporting directly to the President, and also acts on behalf of the President in her absence.  The Provost is responsible for providing dynamic leadership for all academic endeavors of the University, including enrollment management, institutional and academic strategic planning, academic programs and policies, program review, library, academic support services, faculty development, curricular planning, budget, faculty performance review, and oversight of faculty personnel matters.  The Provost makes the final determination on all student academic concerns and appeals. The Provost's office is located in Biemesderfer Executive Center.

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Dr. Thomas D. Burns
Associate Provost for Academic Administration
Dr. Burns oversees DARS, Cooperative Education, International Affairs, Professional Training and Education, General Education, and Freshman Year Experience programs.  Students may take serious problems regarding academic policies to his office in Biemesderfer Center. The Associate Provost acts on behalf of the provost during his absence.

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Dr. Aminta Hawkons Breaux
Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Breaux is responsible for all areas of student affairs. She also serves as an adviser to the Student Senate and works closely with student leaders. 

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President of the Student Senate
The Student Senate is the legislative body of the Student Government Association, of which every Millersville student is a member. The current president of the Senate is Andrew Moyer, a junior from Shillington, PA and a Social Studies/Secondary Education major.  Student Senate meetings are held on every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Memorial Center, room 161. All students are invited to attend. 

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SCHOOL DEANS 

The School Deans whose photographs appear below provide procedural guidance for students experiencing academic concerns within their respective University schools.




Dr. Jane S. Bray, Dean
School of Education 
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Dr. Doyin Coker, Associate Dean
School of Education 
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Dr. Edward C. Shane, Dean
School of Science & Mathematics
Science and Technology Building



Dr. John N. Short, Dean
School of Humanities & Social Science
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Dr. Ansar Ahmed, Associate Dean
School of HUmanities & Social Science

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Dr. Victor S. DeSantis Dean
Graduate Studies & Research
Lyle Hall

 

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OTHER PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP

Ms. Patricia Hopson-Shelton
Assistant to the President for Social Equity & Diversity
Ms. Hopson-Shelton and the Social Equity & Diversity staff handle matters pertaining to building a more inclusive University environment.

Mr. Minor W. Redmond, Jr.
Interim Assistant Provost for Academic Services
Lyle Hall
The Interim Assistant Provost is responsible for the AIM for Success Program, the Lancaster Partnership Program, the Office of Academic Advisement, the Office of Learning Services, student retention and mentoring. Students may contact his office for assistance with major academic problems.

Dr. Michelle White
Director of Academic Advisement
The Academic Advisement staff, located in Lyle Hall Suite E (second floor), provides students with academic advisement services. In addition, they provide guidance for students who have questions regarding General Education requirements, who are experiencing academic difficulties, or who are undecided about their major.



Ms. Candace Deen
Registrar
Ms. Deen and her staff are responsible for the maintenance of student records, publishing the schedule of classes, registration, transfer credit evaluations and degree audits. The Registrar's Office web site at http://www.millersville.edu/~register/ provides students with information such as academic calendars,class schedules, transcript request forms, and address correction forms. Students who need assistance with registration or their records may visit the Registrar's Office ont eh first floor of Lyle Hall.


Mr. Dwight Horsey
Director of Financial Aid & Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs
Mr. Horsey and his staff determine student eligibility to receive financial aid, and then notify students of grants, loans, scholarships and/or work study for which they may qualify. The Office of Financial Aid is located on the first floor of Lyle Hall. Students may visit the office to obtain applications, discuss the various financial aid programs available, or determine their current eligibility status.  There is also information available on the office website at http://www.millersville.edu/~finaid

Mrs. Doris Conlin
Bursar
Mrs. Conlin oversees student billing, Millersville Installment Payment Plan (MIPP), payments, refunds, repayment of Federal Perkins Loans, and the resolution of special problems students may have in paying their bills. Students also come to the Bursar 's Office, on the first floor of Dilworth Administration Building , to negotiate Federal Family Loan checks; to open, or add to MAP; to order or change meal plans; to pay advance housing deposits; to purchase memberships to the Fitness Center ; to pay Infirmary bills; and to request residency reclassification.

Ms. Margo Sassaman
Director of Career Services
Ms. Sassaman 's office is located in Lyle Hall where students may use a career resources library, employment directories, and placement services and can find part time employment and help in clarifying career goals.

Dr. Gordon Nesbitt
Director of Campus Recreation
The director of Campus Recreation oversees Millersville 's intramural and informal recreation programs, which are open to all members of the campus community regardless of athletic ability. The office, located at Pucillo Gymnasium, also provides picnic kits for campus groups and organizations.

Dr. Kelsey Backels
Chair/Director, Center for Counseling and Human
Development
Dr. Backels is the Chair/Director of the Center for Counseling and Human Development. Services are available to all students. The Center provides counseling for students who are experiencing personal or academic difficulties. All services are strictly confidential.

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Ms. Jayme Trogus
Coordinator of Wellness/Women's Center
Jayme develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs and activities to promote general wellness, healthy behaviors and lifestyles for students and the campus community.

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STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE

 

Dr. Phil Riordan
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Riordan oversees Housing and Residential Programs, Student Programs, Judicial Affairs, SMC, Student Health Services, Campus Recreation, WIXQ and Touchstone. Dr. Riordan's office is located in the Student Memorial Center.

Angela Simmons/Director

 

 

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Ms. Kelly Duncan/Assistant Director

 

 

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Ms. Marsha McQuate/Assistant Director

The Student Programs Office has direct responsibility for campus programs and activities.  Specific areas of responsibility include student activities, late-night weekend programming, orientation, Greek life, and student leadership.  The staff in the office also serve as a resource for the officers and members of the 130+ student organizations on campus, the All-Greek Council, University Activities Board and Dance Marathon.  Their offices are located in the Student Memorial Center .

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS



Mr. Thomas Richardson
Director of Housing and Residential Programs
Mr. Richardson is responsible for the total operations of the Housing and Residential Programs department. This includes the selection, supervision, and training of professional and student staff members, the department's assessment projects, residential learning programs, and theme areas within the residince halls. His office is located in Harbold Hall in the Department of Housing and Residential Programs and Judicial Affairs.

Ms. Rita Miller
Associate Director of Housing and Residential Programs
Director of Non-Traditional Student Programs
Ms. Miller is responsible for administration of the off-campus life program, academic advisement for undeclared students in the ACE program, assignment and coordination of staff for the University Summer Conference program and advisement for nontraditional international students. She can be found in the Harbold Hall in the Department of Housing and Residential Programs.

Graduate Assistants
Resident students should make a point of getting to know their Graduate Assistants. These individuals live in residence hall apartments and are well informed about the University. They can answer most questions students ask about University services, activities and programs. If not, they know where to go for the answer. The Graduate Assistant also is the person to talk to if you are having problems within the residence hall that cannot be solved with the resident assistant on your floor. The Graduate Assistant usually has office hours during the afternoon and evening.

These staff members work to provide an enriching living and learning environment for resident students. Along with the Resident Assistants in each residence hall and Peer Mentors in the 4 first-year halls, these individuals plan recreational, social, cultural, educational, and personal growth experiences which help students enjoy University life and develop their leadership, interpersonal relations and communication skills.

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